The Thread: 03/01/26

March 1, 2026

“United To Do More”

District Governor Cindy Zheng

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REMINDER: Lions International has gone paperless. Please note that statements will not be mailed. Club Presidents, Club Treasurers, Club Secretaries, and Club Administrators can get club invoices and pay online on Lion Portal.

SUNSHINE NEWS

Lion Rich Picchi of the Half Moon Bay Lions Club was recently hospitalized and has just returned home. He could use a little extra sunshine as he continues to recover. Cards and well wishes would certainly lift his spirits. Please send your well wishes to him at PO Box 1987, El Granada, CA 94018

 

PDG John Hui was saddened to informed us of the passing of Lion Venetia Young’s mother, Elaine Young. Lion Venetia, PDG John, and their family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Services will be private. Cards and messages of sympathy may be sent to 3230 Brittan Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070.

Lion Yvonne Kantola

Sunshine Chair

STUDENT SPEAKERS CONTEST 2025-2026

“Youth Mental Health: Overcoming Barriers to Well Being”

Click here for District 4-C4 Student Speakers Contests Schedule.

Schedule will be updated as new information is available. 

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;" align="left">Upcoming Events

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">March 2026

Saturday, March 7

Burlingame: St. Patrick’s Dinner

Saturday, March 14

Bay Area Mid Peninsula Aloha: 1st Annual Lasagna Competition

District 4-C4 Region 1 Project: Rise Against Hunger NEW

Friday, March 30 – Sunday, March 22

MD-4: Emerging Lions Leadership Institute NEW

Wednesday, March 25

District 4-C4: New Member Orientation – Korean

Friday, March 27

PCL: 61st Annual Police, Fire, & Sheriff’s Awards Banquet

Saturday, March 28

District 4-C4 Region 5: Project Vision Fair

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">April 2026

Saturday, April 4

Silicon Valley Cyber: 10th Spring Festival Banquet

Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 26

LCI Week of Service – Environmental: CA Lions Service Challenge

Saturday, April 18

Save the date: District 4-C4: District Student Speakers Contest

Friday, April 24

SFCCLC: Police, Sheriffs & Fire Fighters Awards Night NEW

Saturday, April 25

SF Host: Annual Dinner Dance NEW

Save the date: SF Chinatown: 55th Annual Miss Teen Chinatown Scholarship & Charity Gala

Monday, April 27

Save the date: PCL: Meeting hosted by Half Moon Bay

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">May 2026

Wednesday, May 13 – Sunday, May 17

District 4-C4: District Convention

Convention Theme: Hooray for Lions

Convention Colors: Black and Gold

Registration by Check

Registration by Credit Card

Hospitality Room

Amateur Show

Costume Parade

Food Fair

Tail Twister

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;" align="left">Ongoing Lions Activities/Projects/Events

District 4-C4

2026 Student Speakers Contest

District Vision Screeners

District 4-C4 has four vision screeners (2 Spot and 2 PlusOptix) available for club use on first come, first serve basis.

Contact Vision Screener Scheduler Lion Mary Picchi (mpicchi@comcast.net)

MD-4

2025-2026 Environmental Photo Contest

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;" align="left">Lions Training Opportunties

District 4-C4

YouTube Training Channel

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;" align="left">DON’T FORGET TO INCLUDE AN AED FOR YOUR ACTIVITIES!!!

AEDs are available from:

Region 1 Zone 2 Chair Linna Chan dchanbab604@yahoo.com 650-270-6300

Region 4 Zone 2 Chair Stephen Martin gelionpres2023@gmail.com 415-420-1635 Region 6 Zone 2 Chair Alvin Louie lionalvinlouie@gmail.com 415-971-4578

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;" align="left">Newsletters

Lions Clubs International Foundation

District 4-C4 LCI



Foster City

Menlo Park Live Oak

Millbrae

San Bruno

SF Geneva-Excelsior

SF Unified

Millbrae Leo

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;" align="left">District 4-C4 Endorsed Projects

ENDORSED PROJECTS:

Global Initiative for Health and Wellness

2026 Vision Clinics

Partnerships

Special Olympics 

Volunteers Needed 

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;" align="left">Solicitations and Donation Requests

LCIF:

Lions International Foundation

Presidential LCIF Supporter Pins

District Clubs:

SF Chinatown: 2026 Miss Teen Chinatown Scholarship & Charity Gala

Silicon Valley Cyber: A “Taste of Peace” Wine Label Program

Endorsed Projects:

California Lions Foundation

Lions Project for Canine Companions

City of Hope

Lions Eye Foundation of California-Nevada

Student Speakers Foundation

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;" align="left">Lions Grant Opportunities

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Lions Clubs International Foundation

Click here for specifics or contact District 4-C4 LCIF Co-Coordinators Michael Coffaro (sclionmike@yahoo.com) or Amy Fink (amyefink@yahoo.com)

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">California Lions Foundation

Mental Health, Youth & First Responders Grant

Hunger or Youth Grants

Click here for additional information or contact IPDG Clayton Jolley (lionclaytonhmb@gmail.com)

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;" align="left">Information

Use of Lions Emblem/Logo

2025-2026 District 4-C4 Protocol: Order of Precedence

2025-2026 District 4-C4 Directory Corrections/Updates UPDATED

2025-2026 District 4-C4 Cabinet Contact Information

2025-2026 District 4-C4 Clubs By Region By Zone

Sunshine News:

Please report to Lion Yvonne Kantola at lionyvonne1.ed@gmail.com

District 4-C4

PO Box 25301, San Mateo, CA

415-545-8107

Lions4Service@gmail.com

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The Thread Publication Policy

  • The Thread will be published once a week – usually on Sunday evening
  • Event and Community Service Flyers may be included on The Thread if the event is sponsored by LCI, MD-4, District 4-C4, 4-C4 Lions Club(s) in good standing with the sponsoring Lions Club(s) listed. If the sponsoring club(s) are not listed, flyer will be returned to sender to modify.
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